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getbak · 02-15-2017, 12:06 PM

I wonder if this might be an indication that there's interest in Jokipakka on the trade market?

I don't know the full rules of in-season NHL PTOs (the only rules I can find are for AHL PTOs), but I believe he can be on a PTO for up to 2 weeks (or so), which would carry through to the trade deadline exactly two weeks from today. I believe he can't play any NHL games while on a PTO, but he can practice with the team during this time. Currently, the Flames have a full 23 man roster, so to fit Bartkowski onto the roster under a standard contract, they'd have to send someone down to Stockton. However, after the deadline, the roster limit is lifted, so he could be signed at that time without sending anyone down, even if they don't trade anyone away.

02-15-2017, 12:06 PM	#71
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I wonder if this might be an indication that there's interest in Jokipakka on the trade market? I don't know the full rules of in-season NHL PTOs (the only rules I can find are for AHL PTOs), but I believe he can be on a PTO for up to 2 weeks (or so), which would carry through to the trade deadline exactly two weeks from today. I believe he can't play any NHL games while on a PTO, but he can practice with the team during this time. Currently, the Flames have a full 23 man roster, so to fit Bartkowski onto the roster under a standard contract, they'd have to send someone down to Stockton. However, after the deadline, the roster limit is lifted, so he could be signed at that time without sending anyone down, even if they don't trade anyone away. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!